MAP OF MALAYSIA

OUTLINE EIA PROCEDURE

IN MALAYSIA
(INCLUDING EMP)

Environmental Management Plan

(EMP)
INTRODUCTION
! Continuation process of EIA
! Ensures commitment of project proponent
! Implementation of mitigation measures
proposed
! Implementation of approval conditions
! EMP to be submitted to Department of
Environment (DOE) Malaysia at least 90 days
before project is implemented

Environmental Management Plan

(EMP)
! Must be approved by DOE Malaysia
before commencement of project
! Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
(ESCP) as part of EMP for projects
involving earthworks
! DOE Malaysia monitors implementation of
EMP and approval conditions to ensure
compliance

EMP - illustrated

Environmental
Management Plan

Environmental Impact
Assessment

Actions to be taken

What can be done

What might happen

Project planning

Construction and implementation

EMP - Main objectives

EMP - living document

! should be improved and adapted
throughout the life of the project to reflect
changing conditions
! be subjected to periodic review to ensure
their continued relevance and validity

Guidelines for effective EMP:

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WHY: State the objective of the mitigation measures and

why it is recommended;
WHAT: Explain the specifics of the mitigation measures
and how it will be designed and implemented:
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identify measurable performance standards by which the

success of the mitigation can be determines as according
to the EQA 1974
provide for contingent mitigation if monitoring reveals that
the success standards are not satisfied

WHO: Identify the agency, organisation, or individual

responsible for implementing the measure;
WHERE: Identify the specific location of the mitigation
measure;
WHEN: Develop a schedule for implementation.

EMP Format

EMP Format (cont.)

INTRODUCTION

! project concept / description

! work schedule
! changes since the EIA approval

EMP Format (cont.)

POLICY

! managements commitment
! short-term and long-term objectives

EMP Format (cont.)

ORGANISATION CHART AND BUDGET

! top level environmental management team

(roles and responsibilities)
! environmental consultants and laboratory
! frequency and type of safety and
environmental training
! estimated budget for implementation

EMP Format (cont.)

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

! EIA approval conditions and conditions for

appeal, if any
! related standards and regulations as
stipulated under the EQA 1974
! required environmental monitoring and
frequency of reporting
! copies of any written approval or permission
by DOE Malaysia

EMP Format (cont.)

MONITORING PROGRAMME

! initial baseline information for reference

! sampling locations and parameters, with
justifications of site selection
! effluent discharge, air emissions, waste,
noise and vibration monitoring
! sampling methods and monitoring frequency
! time frame for reporting to DOE Malaysia

EMP Format (cont.)

SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS AND POLLUTION
CONTROL MEASURES

! identified significant impacts should be

addressed; mitigation measures incorporated
into detailed design and contract documents
! pollution control equipment and operational
procedures
! site abandonment plan if project delayed or
permanently abandoned
! closure or rehabilitation plan

EMP Format (cont.)

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTINGENCY PLAN

! outline actions to be taken in case of

emergency (e.g. landslide, oil or chemical
spill, failure of pollution control equipment)
! organizational roles and responsibilities
! chain of command
! communication channels clearly defined
! list of relevant agencies involved (e.g. Police,
Fire and Rescue Dept., Local Authority, DOE,
DOSH, etc)

EMP Format (cont.)

CLOSING

! EMP will facilitate in terms of planning,

monitoring, control and protecting the
environment as well as enforcement
implementation by the DOE Malaysia.
! should have provisions for adjustments and
modifications if necessary due to future
change in requirements, as yet
unanticipated.

EMP Evaluation
! Evaluate the quality of the EMP according
to EMP format
! There should be a proper assigned
budget
! Contracts and Bill of Quantities should
include requirements for mitigation
! There is clear assignment of
responsibilities and legal responsibilities
of mitigation measures identified

Benefits of Effective EMPs

! Increase in environmental awareness of all
parties
! Increase in training opportunities
! Consistent, regular monitoring
! Progressive action plans that respond
dynamically to change
! Opportunity to document changes and update
approaches as necessary

Number of EIA received: since 1988 3773 and year 2006 263 reports

REGISTRATION OF EIA CONSULTANT

1. EIA CONSULTANT 7 years in environmental
management, 5 EIA reports approved.
2. SUBJECT CONSULTANT must highly
competent in the selected field, able to
perform detailed study which may include
modeling.
3. ASSISTANT CONSULTANT 1 year in
environmental management.

CHALLENGES
Regardless of the EIAs findings, the challenge is to
adopt techniques into the EIA process that enables
economic, social, and natural resource and
environmental objectives to be satisfied; helping to
identify development projects which are consistent
with and which facilitate environmental objectives and
strategies.
The quality of EIA reports in Malaysia depends on the
quality and experience of the EIA consultants.

EMERGING CHALLENGES
New challenges imposed by globalisation
Environmental impacts becoming larger,
more complex
Increasing difficult to predict and mitigate
Higher in Public Expectation

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